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In \[NO_{3}^{-}\] ion number of bond pair and lone pair of electron on nitrogen atom are:   [AIPMT 2002]

A)  2, 2                 

B)       3, 1                 

C) 1, 3

D)  4, 0

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

In \[NO_{3}^{-}\] ion

Nitrogen has four bond pair and zero lone pair of electrons.